The average train between Durham and Alton takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Alton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Alton at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Alton. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Alton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Durham to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Alton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Alton station.
Book your Durham to Alton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Durham and Alton is 405.4 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Alton via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 57m.